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Car-Chem Refresh Odour Eliminator

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A must have for any vehicle owner, Car-Chem ReFresh is a highly fragranced odour eliminator. ReFresh has a highly pleasant aroma that will leave your vehicle smelling fresh. ReFresh targets and destroys the bacteria that release the bad smells at the source.

  • Applemint fragrance for car interiors
  • Highly fragranced odour eliminator formula
  • Targets odour-causing bacteria at the source
  • Encapsulates and eliminates bad odours
  • Sprays directly onto interior fabrics
  • Fragrance lasts for weeks, says Car-Chem
  • Can be run through the air conditioning
  • 500ml bottle size
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Full Description

A must have for any vehicle owner, Car-Chem ReFresh is a highly fragranced odour eliminator. ReFresh has a highly pleasant aroma that will leave your vehicle smelling fresh. ReFresh targets and destroys the bacteria that release the bad smells at the source.

Specially formulated by Car-Chem's in house technical team to break down and remove all bad odours within the interior of your vehicle. The unique formulation encapsulates and eliminates bad odour leading to a pleasant and refreshing fragrance that lasts for weeks.

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Key features

  • Applemint Scent
  • Odour Eliminator
  • Interior Spray
  • 500ml Bottle

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Expert Notes

Car-Chem ReFresh Odour Eliminator is a highly fragranced interior spray with an Applemint scent, supplied here in a 500ml bottle. Car-Chem developed it in house to target the bacteria that release bad smells at the source and to encapsulate bad odour, leaving a fragrance the maker says lasts for weeks. We use it as the finishing step of an interior valet, once the rubbish is out and the carpets and seats are vacuumed. Spray it liberally through the cabin and directly onto fabrics, wipe any overspray from hard surfaces, then run the air conditioning on high with the doors closed to carry it through the system. Pair it with a good vacuum, a fabric cleaner and clean microfibre cloths.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Fabric seats
  • Carpets
  • Floor mats
  • Footwells
  • Boot carpets
  • Parcel shelves
  • Air conditioning system

Caution: Avoid breathing the spray: step out and close the doors while the air conditioning runs, and air the cabin before driving. Do not soak headlinings or electrics.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Odour Eliminator
Brand
Car-Chem
Scent
Applemint
Scent Life
Fragrance Lasts For Weeks (Car-Chem)
Size
500ml
Colour
Green
Use
Removing Bad Odours From Vehicle Interiors
Application Method
Spray Throughout Interior And Onto Fabrics
Product Name
ReFresh Odour Eliminator

How To Use

Application

  1. Remove rubbish and vacuum the interior so the source of the smell is gone.
  2. Test on a small hidden area of fabric before spraying the seats.
  3. Spray ReFresh liberally throughout the interior and directly onto fabrics.
  4. Wipe any hard surfaces that catch overspray with a clean microfibre cloth to remove residue.
  5. To treat the air conditioning, spray throughout the cabin with it on high and the doors closed.
  6. Step out of the vehicle while the product works through the system.

Aftercare

  1. Open the doors and let the cabin air out before driving.
  2. Let sprayed fabrics dry fully before sitting on them.
  3. Wash the cloth used for wiping residue before its next use.
  4. Deal with spills and damp mats promptly so odours do not return.
  5. Reapply when the fragrance starts to fade.
  6. Store the bottle upright with the cap closed, away from heat.

Top Tip: Remove the source of the smell first, such as old food or damp mats, before spraying ReFresh.

Performance Benefits

  • Tackles odour-causing bacteria
  • Encapsulates bad smells
  • Fragrance lasts for weeks
  • Treats seats and carpets directly
  • Works through the air conditioning
  • Designed for vehicle interiors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ReFresh smell like?

Car-Chem ReFresh Odour Eliminator has an Applemint fragrance. Car-Chem describes it as highly fragranced, with a pleasant, refreshing aroma.

Does it just mask smells?

No, Car-Chem says ReFresh targets the bacteria that release bad smells at the source. Its formula is designed to encapsulate and eliminate bad odour rather than simply cover it.

How long does the fragrance last?

Car-Chem states the fragrance lasts for weeks. How long it lasts in your car depends on the source of the smell, ventilation and how thoroughly the interior was cleaned first.

How do I use it?

Spray ReFresh liberally throughout the interior and directly onto fabrics, then wipe any hard surfaces with a clean microfibre cloth to remove residue.

Can it clear smells from the air conditioning?

Yes, Car-Chem recommends spraying ReFresh throughout the interior with the air conditioning on high and the doors closed. This lets the product work through the system and reach odours in hard to reach places.

What size is the bottle?

This is the 500ml bottle of Car-Chem ReFresh Odour Eliminator.

Should I test it first?

Yes, test on a small hidden area of fabric first, especially on light coloured or delicate materials. Let it dry and check for marks before treating the whole interior.

Where can I buy Car-Chem ReFresh?

You can order Car-Chem ReFresh Odour Eliminator from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Check door pockets, seat gaps and the boot for hidden rubbish.
  2. Vacuum carpets and seats thoroughly before treating them.
  3. Spray directly onto fabrics, where odours tend to sit.
  4. Wipe overspray from dashboards and screens with clean microfibre.
  5. Run the air conditioning on high with doors closed to treat vents.
  6. Stay out of the car while the product circulates.
  7. Air the cabin out before you drive.
  8. Available with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Car-Chem

Car-Chem is a UK car care manufacturer. Car-Chem Ltd was founded in 2010, and from its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility in Nottingham it researches, develops and makes its own products, and private label products for other businesses. It says its products are sold to professionals and consumers in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, keeping its own brand identity and team, and it still manufactures, fills and labels its own products in-house.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Car-Chem online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop, with several products in 500ml and 5L. Popular choices include 1900:1 Shampoo, Pre Soak+ Snow Foam and Hydro Quick Detailer.

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Pre-wash. Pre Soak+ Snow Foam is a highly foaming, biodegradable pre-wash that gives a rich, stable foam at a very high dilution and lifts dirt and grime without stripping sealant or wax. Total Clean Traffic Film Remover is the stronger road film cleaner for traffic film, dead bugs and bird droppings on paint, wheels, glass and trim, diluted from 10:1 to 100:1 depending on the job.

Shampoo. 1900:1 Shampoo takes its name from its dilution ratio. Car-Chem calls it an award-winning formula that cuts through dirt, grime and road film while keeping waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings intact, with lubricants and long-lasting suds that help keep marring down.

Wheels and all-purpose. Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray cleaner for most alloy, chrome, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels, used neat on heavy soiling or diluted 3:1, then brushed and rinsed. Citrus Clean is an all purpose cleaner for almost anything inside and outside the car, from carpet stains to wheel arches.

Before protection. Prep Panel Wipe removes oils and silicones to leave a streak-free surface ready for last stage protection.

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Waxes. Sapphire Ceramic Wax is a 100g SiO2 based ceramic wax from Car-Chem's in-house technical team, blending SiO2 with carnauba, montan and bees waxes and natural fruit oils, for protection and water beading with a traditional hand application; avoid driving for 24 hours after. Connoisseur Carnauba Wax protects against contamination while adding to the paint's natural gloss, goes on wheels too, and hazes in 5 to 10 minutes before buffing.

Between washes. Hydro Quick Detailer adds gloss and a microscopically thin hydrophobic sealant layer through polymer technology, and also works as a spray sealant straight after washing.

Glass. Pre Icer is a glass coating that goes on a dry windscreen before a frost and stays on, to stop ice settling. Screen Wash Water Resistant is a concentrated screen wash additive, used at 10:1, that leaves a hydrophobic barrier so rain beads and runs off.

Interior. Interior Clean Coat cleans and dresses in one pass with an applemint scent and a satin finish. HIDE Leather Cream feeds and moisturises leather for a deep, rich satin finish, and Refresh targets the bacteria behind bad smells and leaves a fragrance that lasts for weeks.

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